Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, continues to say the only way to avoid a devastating fourth wave of COVID-19 this fall is to have 90 per cent of the population vaccinated.
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‘If we’re not willing, why are they drilling?’
The signs and yellow shirts sent a clear message – a good many local people are opposed to South Bruce hosting the proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports outbreak in Owen Sound retirement home
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is working with Kelso Retirement Home in Owen Sound to address a COVID-19 outbreak involving one staff member and five residents.
SVCA issues water safety statement following flooding in Durham
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that a localized storm cell concentrated over Durham Saturday night resulted in heavy downpours between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
West Grey announces changes coming to landfills
Effective Sept. 1, West Grey residents have the option to visit a landfill site five days a week.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
South Bruce expects financial impact of pandemic to be higher in 2021
According to a report from Treasurer Kendra Reinhart, the 2021 financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to be higher than last year.
Bruce County council to hear presentation on 211
Pam Hillier, executive director, Community Connection 211 Central East Ontario, is giving a presentation to county council on Thursday, Aug. 5 on how the service supports the community.
Explore ‘When the Earth Shakes’ at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Throughout the summer and fall, get ready to hold on tight while exploring earthquakes and tsunamis when you visit “When the Earth Shakes.”
‘Good nucleus’ of players returning to Walkerton Hawks this season
Steve Barrett, Walkerton Hawks manager, said he likes to play his cards close to his chest. For that reason, he’s holding off on announcing names of players who’ll be on this year’s team.
South Bruce council approves extension of Burger Box lease
SOUTH BRUCE – It appears the Burger Box will be open for an additional month this year. At the…
Hazzard to seek Huron-Bruce NDP nomination for 2022 provincial election
Bayfield resident Laurie Hazzard, a former nurse, educator, and school administrator has been named a candidate for the Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) nomination for the 2022 provincial election.
Teeswater gearing up for 165th Fair, Aug. 26-29
The Teeswater Fair is making a comeback, and on a milestone year to boot.
Get ready for Formosa Homecoming: Back To Our Roots
The Civic Holiday weekend, July 29-Aug. 1 in 2022 will be far different from this one, as people from all over get “back to their roots” and return home to Formosa.
